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Trends and Focus Areas in Spinal Surgery Nursing: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis
Ayşe Uçak1, Arzu Tat Çatal2, Fahriye Pazarcıkcı3
1Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Center, Burdur, Turkey.
Summary
This bibliometric study analyzed nursing literature on spinal surgery, revealing an evolution towards patient-centered, perioperative care focused on outcomes and multidisciplinary approaches. Key themes include pain management and enhanced recovery.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometric analysis of scientific literature.
- Focus on nursing and spinal surgery research.
Background:
- Nursing plays a crucial role in spinal surgery care.
- Understanding the evolution of this research is vital for evidence-based practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the scientific production and trends in nursing literature related to spinal surgery.
- To map the conceptual structure and thematic evolution of this research area.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive bibliometric study utilizing data from Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed.
- Analysis included publication trends, citation metrics, author/country productivity, and keyword co-occurrence using Bibliometrix and VOSviewer.
Main Results:
- 266 publications from 1951-2026 were analyzed, showing an annual growth rate of 2.63%.
- The United States was the most productive country. Key themes included spinal fusion, patient outcomes, pain, and postoperative care.
- Emerging trends highlighted nursing assessment, patient education, and the perioperative period.
Conclusions:
- The body of literature on spinal surgery nursing has shifted towards a patient-centered, outcome-oriented, and multidisciplinary approach.
- This evolution emphasizes perioperative care and improved patient recovery.
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